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A standoff over funding for President Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall has resulted in the longest-ever shutdown of the US government. Mr Trump argues $5.7bn (£4.5bn) is needed to address a “humanitarian and security crisis” at the southern border and has warned the shutdown will continue until he gets the cash. Democrats say the wall…

A standoff over funding for President Donald Trump’s long-promised border wall has resulted in the longest-ever shutdown of the US government. Mr Trump argues $5.7bn (£4.5bn) is needed to address a “humanitarian and security crisis” at the southern border and has warned the shutdown will continue until he gets the cash. Democrats say the wall…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionAn onlooker captures explosions in the night sky over Damascus.Israel says it has hit Iranian targets around the Syrian capital, Damascus. The Israel Defense Forces say the overnight operation targeted the elite Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, as well as Syrian air defences. The Syrian…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Pence has long been politically opposed to expanding LBGT rights US Vice-President Mike Pence has called criticism of his wife’s decision to resume teaching at an anti-LGBT school “deeply offensive”. In an interview with a Catholic TV network, Mr Pence said it amounted to an “attack” on religious…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Pence has long been politically opposed to expanding LBGT rights US Vice-President Mike Pence has called criticism of his wife’s decision to resume teaching at an anti-LGBT school “deeply offensive”. In an interview with a Catholic TV network, Mr Pence said it amounted to an “attack” on religious…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Pence has long been politically opposed to expanding LBGT rights US Vice-President Mike Pence has called criticism of his wife’s decision to resume teaching at an anti-LGBT school “deeply offensive”. In an interview with a Catholic TV network, Mr Pence said it amounted to an “attack” on religious…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Mr Pence has long been politically opposed to expanding LBGT rights US Vice-President Mike Pence has called criticism of his wife’s decision to resume teaching at an anti-LGBT school “deeply offensive”. In an interview with a Catholic TV network, Mr Pence said it amounted to an “attack” on religious…

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Australians have flocked to beaches and watering holes to cool off Australia has just sweltered through at least five of its 10 warmest days on record, authorities estimate. An extreme heatwave has afflicted the nation since Saturday, causing wildlife deaths, bushfires and a rise in hospital admissions. Australia’s Bureau of…

Image copyright Epic Games Image caption Players can form squads to help them survive in Fortnite A 41-year-old man accused of using the hit video game Fortnite to initiate sexual activity with children has been arrested in Florida. Anthony Gene Thomas of Broward County is accused of unlawful sex with a minor and possessing indecent…

Image copyright AFP/Getty Image caption Australians have flocked to beaches and watering holes to cool off Australia has just sweltered through at least five of its 10 warmest days on record, authorities estimate. An extreme heatwave has afflicted the nation since Saturday, causing wildlife deaths, bushfires and an increase in hospital admissions. Australia’s Bureau of…